BJC Behavioral Health - Vocational Services Specialist

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID:
Employment Status: Full-Time

More Information

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 6,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Fran--ois, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system. BJC Behavioral Health also administers the BJC Employee Assistance Program ad Behavioral Health Partners, an administrative services organization.

Overview

Role Purpose

Facilitates linkage and coordination with area employment resources that increase the opportunities for meaningful employment and educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops a variety of employment and educational opportunities for BJC Behavioral Health clients.
• Develops and maintains relationships with the business community to establish and maintain employment opportunities for clients.
• Acts as a liaison with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and other social service agencies for staff and clients.
• Provides consultation to staff and clients in area of employment.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
  Minimum Requirements
  
  Degree
  
  • Associate's Degree
    Experience
    
    Supervisor Experience
    
    • No Experience
      Licenses & Certifications
      
      • Valid Driver's License
        Experience
        
        Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information
        
        • 2-5 yearsBenefits Statement
          
          Note: not all benefits apply to all openings
          
          • Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
          • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
          • 401(k) plan
          • Tuition Assistance
          • Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
          • On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
          • Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
          • Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center
            Legal Statement
            
            The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
            
            Equal Opportunity Employer

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